France's financial future is under close scrutiny this month as two of the world's top credit rating agencies assess the country's ability to manage its mounting debt. Meanwhile, a hung parliament, fierce budget debates and a record-high deficit have brought the economy to the edge of crisis.
A week ago Fitch upheld France’s AA- credit rating, but downgraded its outlook from "stable" to "negative". Moody’s will deliver its judgment next Friday, with Standard & Poor's following in November.
